1. General: Federal Acquisitions Regulations System
Definitions of words and terms
Improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest
Administrative matters
Publicizing contract actions
Competition requirements
2. Acquisition planning: Acquisition plans and outsourcing/privatization
Required or authorized sources of supplies and services
Contractor qualifications
Market research
Describing agency needs
Acquisition of commercial items. 3.Contracting methods and contract types: Sealed bidding
Contracting by negotiation
Types of contracts
Options
4. Socioeconomic programs: Socioeconomic requirements
5: General contracting requirements: Intellectual property
Taxes
Cost accounting standards
Payment and financing
Protests, disputes and appeals
6. Special categories of contracting: Research and development
Construction and architect-engineer contracts
7. Contract management: Delays and suspensions of work
Changes and equitable adjustments
Subcontracting
Inspection and warranty
Value engineering
Terminations for default and convenience.